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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
THE RESERVOIR
To be Placed in Satisfactory Condition
Under the Supervision OF Engineer
Shedd.

The directors of the Augusta Water Com
pany yesterday decided not to accept in its
present condition from the contractors the
reservoir which has been built for the COM
pany. Much of the work on the sides of the
reservoir proved unsatisfactory, from an inn
perfect mixing of sand and clay in the pud.
ding of the walls. The company, in order to
have their reservoir placed in q position
which will be unquestioned, have had Mr.. j.
Herbert Shedd of Providence, RI, one of the
most widelyknown and scientific hydraulic en-.
gineers in the country, make thorough exam
ination of the reservoir. By agreement be-
tween the officers of the water company and
the contractors, the reservoir is to be placed
in condition entirely satisfactory to the
company. under the supervision of MIR.
Shedd. Work will commence upon it at
once, and Mr.. Shedd promises to have it
shortly in perfect condition, and entirely sat-
isfactory to the company and the public. OF
course this work will involve additional ex-
pense, but it will be borne by the contractors.
The company will furnish supply of water
by direct pressure for all purposes, under a
pressure of 100 pounds, being equal to the
reservoir pressure, so that the city will have
as perfect protection against fire as if the
reservoir was in full operation. Under the
contract between the company and the city,
the company has until the lst of October to
complete its works. The supply for Togus
ter that date the company will be ready to
supply all its customers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

Deputy Sheriff Maddox of Hallowell and
Ames of Chelsea visited Geo. G. Grinnell's
"Cobbossee House"at The Forks, Manchester,
Yesterday, and instituted keen hunt for the
unlawful liquid. Nothing was found in the
house, but on proceeding to the stable quart
bottle OF whiskey, nicely secreted beneath a
forkful of hay in manger, was discovered.
Grinnel was arrested and brought before
Judge Andrews where he denied that he had
any knowledge of the liquor and was sur
prsed that any was obtained on his premises.
The Judge fined him 500 and cost. APP
peaed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
THE PENSION OFFICE.
Commissioner Black rays II Shall Re-
main in Augusta.

Our citizens will be gratifed to learn that
the efforts 10 remove the pension office to
Portland have proved futile, as letter re-
ceived by Ira H. Randall. Esq.. of the
Board of Trade, from Pension Commissioner
Black yesterday morning will show. The
efforts of the Board of Trade were largely
instrumental in retaining the office here, al
though all citizens were a unit in opposition
to the change. The Board of Trade directed
a communication to the Commissioner setting
forth further reasons why there should be no
removable fact that the present rooms fur
nished ample accommodations for the BUSH
ness of the office under ex-Gov. Conner:
also that the rooms in the new public build
ing would be ready for occupancy at no very
distant day. The reply was as follows:
Mrs Ira Randall, and others, Board of
Trade, augusta, Ne.
GENTLEMEN Il have TO acknowledge the
receipt OF the communication dated the 9Th
instant from the Board of Trade of your city,
obJectng to the removal of the Pension
Agency from Augusta to Portland in your
State, aud in reply thereto, have to state
that this matter has been fully considered by
me, and that there is no intention of making
such change.
During my recent visit to Augusta, the re-
moval of this agency was informally talked
of, but no reasons have been presented suffi-
cient to warrant the change, especially in
view of the widespread opposition thereto, as
evidenced by objections filed in this Bureau,
not only fromHihe gentlemen composing the
Board of Trade Of your city, but also from
large number of the prominent gentlemen of
your State. Very Respectfully,
JOHN c. BLACK, Commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
A nlusenlents-
MICHAEL STRoGoFF.

Andrews Carnival company presented"MI
chael Strogof" with much power aud effect
in Granite Hall, lsst evening, to numerous
and highly entertained audience. The play
met with immense favor and applause was
frequent and hearty. Spectacular features
predominated, but the dramatic portion was
such as appealed forcibly to the sympathy
and delight of the spectators. The play was
superbly mounted. and the stage settings
equaled if not surpassed those of any play
which has been seen here of late. The bal.
let was a strong one and the movements well
executed The characters of the two cor
respondents were well sustained, especially
that of the English scribe, and they kept the
spectators in the very best of humor. H
Hewlette performed marvellous feats On the
slack wire, being given splendid reception
of which he was deserving. The plot bristles
with swords, aud reverberstes with bombs,
pistols. muskets, and the tread of war horses.
II is we'll worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

The New Age, in its editorial this week Oh
the new public building, now attempts TO
change the issue. 1t now says, "that the bids
were rejected because they were for greater
sum than was available for that part of the
work." and that the Secretary of the Treasury
states that it would seem that the only wsv
to reduce the bids to come within the sum es-
timated. is to invite proposals for construct
ing the building of sandstone or limestone.
Is this TO be awarded to the lowest binder
or will bids be received, and If republican
happens to be the lowest bidder, the bids re-
Jected and the work ordered to be done by
day, can the Secretary tell whether it will in
yove an expenditure greater than the amount
IN the Treasury appropriated for that specific
purpose If it is to be built of sandstone or
limestone, and the contract awarded to the
lowest bidder and the bidder is the Hallowell
Granite Company, would Mr.. Fowler, Mr..
Allen and other democrats say it was political
lobbery All, Mr.. Plaisted, you and your
fViltlcal lrlenus cannot escape from the posi-
ton in which you have placed yourselves.
This is high handed attempt to use the puo-
lie funds for partisan ends; you cannot ex-
plain it away or deny it; you have furnished
The evidence to convict yourselves; and the
people of this community understand it per-
fectly well. The pretence that this work can
De done by day labor, and done as cheaply as
oy contract, is too silly to answer. Why,
the basement and endorsement, which have
oeen built by day labor, have cost more than
$4,000 more than they could have been built
Tor in an equally workmanlike manner by
contract. We do not expect Mr.. Plsisted or
Ills democratic friends to own up; they have
not sufficient fairness in their compositions
70 do that. Every person in this community
Knows full we'll that they stand convicted of
an Infamous scheme to use public funds for
partisan ends. As we have repeatedly said
we are very thankful Mr.. Plaisted, that you
nave in this way exposed your hand. A re-
publican Senate will have something to say
When appropriations are asked for this COM
ing session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
SIDNEY.

The Baptist church at West Sidney held
their annual Sunday School picnic at Silver
lake last Wednesds v. there were seventy
present The day could not have been love-
lier. The party enjoyed themselves by par
taking of a sumptuous dinner, swinging,
playing croquet, boating etc., the only regret
being that the day was not long enough
Mr.. Willie o. Hallowell and wife from Pea
body, Mass, are visiting his father. Mr..
Geo. Hallowell John E. Lovejoy and
family have just returned to their home in
Saxonville, Mass, they have been visiting
his brother. Mr. C. Il. Loyeioy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

Chief Engineer Morse in speaking of the
trips to fires out of town which he has made
with the steam fire engine Cushnoc, says he has
visited Skowhegan, Somerset Mills, Fairfield,
Vassalboro, Hallowell, Gardiner and Port
land on such occasions, and the trip to Vassal-
boro on Thursday was the first which he has
missed since the engine was brought to the
ntv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

F. H. Whitney, formerly OF this city, but
who for several years has been keeper of the
light on Franklin Island, which guards
Thomaston harbor, has been visiting the city
recently, and he says that in his garden on
the island he set out twenty heads of cabbage
ard on the 9TH of July he had eaten them
all, and the smallest weighed four pounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

Among the contents Of the school buildings
burned at Vassalboro was small, but very
choice library of about 400 volumes, which
we're the fruits of many years culling, and
which cannot be replaced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

Henry Merrill, Madison; Henry T. M orse,
Augusta, and Allen z. Bonney, Buckfeld, a
to decide in the laying out of proposed
road, l6 rods of which would be in Liver
more 6l0 in Jay and $50 in Chesterville,
met Thursday and rendered a sealed decision
The building of the road would cost Chester
Vile $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

The Augusta Board of Pension Surgeons
having received leave of absence for the
week ending September II, there will be no
examination of pensioners on the l4th and
18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
THE MES SAGE.

On the shore the waves are FLASHING,
'Gainst my tentroof rain Is dashing-
What day.
OF the moaning June trees weary,
Gloomy is the day and dreary,
SO we say.
Pleasant lake seems like an ocean,
Tossing in its wild commotion,
Cold and grey.
Boats and men to shore are speeding,
Or, from view in haste receding,
Sail away.
Hark on storm-t oss'd tree-top swinging,
Little bird is sweetly singing.
High In air;
This his message, hope awaking:
"Friends below, the clouds are breaking,
Don't despair"
Brother, sister. worn and weary,
Let thy face grow bright and CHEEKY,
Don't despair.
Trusting God. thy Burden. Bearer,
Thou shalt find loving sharer
Of thy care.
Life has not unbroken sorrows,
Sad to-days bring glad to-morrows,
Storms will cease.
Through the clouds the light lie streaming,
Soon the sunshine will be cleaning
Then comes peace.
Lake Cobbosseecontee, August. 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
From the Pen of Talented Augusta
POetesa.

Anna Sargent Hunt of this city, the we'll
known writer, has spent two months in camp
on the shores of Cobbosseecontee Lake. all
Upon her canvas home the rough storms have
beaten, and ahe glad sunshine has played
through the tree tops, swayed by the gentle
summer oreezes. She has made her sur
roundings the subject of tender poem for
the Maine Farmer. She has seized for her
subject the point of time when the usually
placid lake is swept by the stormy wind, and
the little bird, perched in the tree-tops,
draws inspiration from the breaking clouds,
and sings of fairer weather. The poem is
followa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
HammOnd's Grove,

E6HMR THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hammond's Grove each
Wednesday and Saturday, leaving Monument
Park at P. M; or on any other day for
party of six. Will also run to the band concert
at Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge at 2.3O ?. NJ.
iupe2l-dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
3tsh

In New VINEYARD. Aug. -, child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. E. Skidmore, aged months.
In West Pennington, Aug. g. infant of Mr..
and Mrs Cyrus Doyen, aged days.
In Pennington, Aug. -, Annie B., daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Furbush, aged months, 2
DAYS.
In Temple, Aug. %, Alpheus Hodgkins, Jr., aged
% years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

There will be game of ball on the State
Grounds, Monday afternoon, between the
Augusta and Gardiner mines. An interesting
contest may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
Hent's Hill.

The fall term of school has commenced
,era IN the Hill with fair number OF
scholars. Two or three new teachers. are
connected with the faculty.-Many persons
are in attendance at the East Livermore camp
meeting this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

" No s ~sqa spsy gssi By Si pys
pepsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 25 and so cents.
]. M. Mixer, 1874 Water street, druggist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

Samuel James Bridge Esq, has presented
to the Lithgow Library copy of the Gene
alogy of the Bridge family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

&G-Prescriptions receive our careful atten
ton and are compounded from the purest
medicine obtanable. our prices are reason
able. Devine & Coughlin. june3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

A sunhower in Mr.. j. W. Bangs yard
measures 81 inches around, 6 feet from the
ground and is / feet 5 inches high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

There was fine display of game at Fiield's
market yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
5Harrffb.

In this city, Aug. 81, by Rev. j. B. Jordan, Har-
vey E. Bates of Augusta, to Miss Linda E. Osborne,
of Manchester.
In this city, Aug. i6. by Rev. B. S. Maben. Frank
W. Damren and Miss Flora Goodsell, both of this
city.
In this city, Aug. 22d, BIZ Rev. B. S. Maben, John
Stanley and Miss Lizzie Smith, both of this city.
In Pittsfeld, Aug. %, Rufus Burns Miss Cora Z.
Damon both of Pittsfield.
In New Vineyard, Aug "a, Geo. D. Mcdonald of
Lowell, Mass. to Miss Minnie t. Hardy of New
Vineyard, Me.
In Salem Aug 81 Roscoe L. Heath of Salem, to
Mrs. Amanda F. Bigelow Of Cornville.
In Farmington, Aug. q, Roland L. Withee to Miss
Hattie 5. Robinson. both OF Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

Take d. X. and be o. K. See ad.
mch6-6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

&E~ Low prices on peaches, grapes, to
matoes, cantelopes, pears and sweet potatoes
at Soule's today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

The oyster season has opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
Bucklen's ArntcA esiye.

The best Salve in the world 70, Culr,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chiblsins.
Corns, and all Skin Eruption, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It is gusr.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction ., money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For ssie
by Devine & Coughlin. may29+ i&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03

had kidney disorder and say for the good
of Others that DR.. Kennedy's Fsvorita Rem
edy cured me Rv. S. c. Chandler,
Lebanon Springs, Y. | had Stone in the
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Pric- 81. Send cent stamp to Dr. Kenne-
DIV. Rondout, n. Y, for book on Kidney.
Liver and Blood disorders. Mention this
paper.
12uiueop1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
d&w sep3
Most Excellent.

J. J. Atkins, Chief of Police. Knoxville,
Tenn, writes: "Mr family and | are benefi-
Charles of your most excellent medicine DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption hav-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-03
gofal aud State geirs.

Saturday, September 8. 1887.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-04-28

Ellen Terry ID 20 plainly coetumed and
20 outre In her appearance on the stage
that she has never been regarded - .
leader Of fashions, though her queer felt
hat, loosely curled, tangled mop Of hair
and loose bodices were Of course initiated
by the advanced school Of esthetes.
However, % Mrs. Oscar Wilde IL now
said to wear corsets, the day Of gowns
that were ill-fltting, ugly and decidedly
suggestive Of night dresses may be
counted as over.
"A funny story is told Of New York
woman who was having gown made at
tailor's in London, and serves to illus
strate the difference in English a. she is
spoke" The American said to the tailor,
IF you keep me much longer It will be
fall before get my body" The tailor
answered, II beg to assure you, madam,
that you will not be detained until au-
tumn for your bodice" The American
said she felt corrected and was sure he
charged her for her ignorance in making
up her bill.
Some Of the fashions of to-day are un-
accounted for. Who has set afioat this
sudden desire for all-black underwear
Who has decreed that chemises shall not
be worn? In the reign of Charles vi
of France they were esteemed such lux
uries that gowns were opened at the hips
show that It extended below the waist
This is said to be the day of little
women because of the high bonnets,
close-fitting bodices and the heels upon
evening shoes. Who is the little woman
who Is responsible for thesep All the
great beauties and actresses are tall. The
cause of fashion may be found, but 1t
is very often concealed, so well that even
Monsieur Lecocq would have trouble in
discovering II.
OF beautiful belongings 1t is said that
Mrs. @. P. Huntington has the finest sa-
bles, Mrs. August Belmont the richest
sapphires, Mrs. Willie Vanderbilt the
most magnificent diamonds, Mrs. Mar
shall o. Roberts the rarest pearls. Mrs.
8. L. M. Barlow possesses q rare collec-
ton of laces, and Mrs. William Astor the
finest single sapphire, which is worn as
pendant on a diamond necklace. Mrs.
Bradley Martin shines in magnificent
rubies, and Mrs. William Dinsmore is
noted for the uniqueness of her orna-
ments. When one of the Astors was
married some years ago present given
her-her bridal slippers-was covered
with real pearls, and put in satin case
elaborately painted with "lady slippers"
Mrs. Hicks-Lord's diamond buttons are
probably unsurpassed, but buttons will
never be as popular as other designs, be-
cause they are troublesome to arrange;
worn by this handsome woman on black
velvet, with flounces of rose point, they
are thoroughly effective and make her
look like picture of Van Dyck's.
After all, the law of fashion is not
stringent, for it permits much to the in
dividual, and the woman who is not wise
enough to understand this will never de-
serve to have herself spoken of as "well-
dressed" The art consists in the know
ing how to make the gown suited to the
drawing-roo the afternoon tea, the
dinner, the luncheon or, because of the
simplicity required, "pour tout aller."
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-04-28
A PET BUGABOO.
An Enterprising Young Man is Not Fright
ened by Its Appearance.

Ap Enterprising Young Man is Not Fright
ened by Its Appearance.
knew of q city editor in this town who
had q pet bugaboo to scare off flash young
applicants for positions on his staff. When
ever one would present himself the G. e.
would assign him to write up the "City Hall
Cellar" About twenty-five college gradu-
ates, each of whom was imbued with the
idea that he was an embryo Dickens, were
scared away by this apparently hopeless
task. Some never attempted it, and those
who did were unable to pass the watchman
who guarded entrance to the mysterious place
and never permitted strangers to pass. One
day a commonplace-looking young man
came along and made the usual application.
He was not college bred, and It was sup
posed that the bugaboo would scare the re-
portorial idea out of him instanter.
In about an hour after he had been given
the assignment he returned and wrote quite
an interesting article upon the appearance
of the cellar, the manner in which 1t was be-
ing utilized, and what use its various COM
partments would be put to in the future.
When asked how he got into the cellar he
replied: II lowered myself down through a
coal hole by means of Q rope and bribed the
engineer to show me around for couple Of
good cigars" The young man was engaged
Immediately, and is q reporter on promi-
nent daily paper in this city to-day. The
city editor had to secure new bugaboo, and
has never quite forgiven the young man for
dsspoili11gu a 1su him of his pet scarecrow'-PAs'a'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-04-28

l,issk wa,aut Trsss II Rsa.syivaass
DsusAt Up ~ sale n Ens1aad.
A gentleman who h sstlng = the agent Of
parties in England has located q Houston
Vile, village on the line Of the Chartiefs
Valley railroad, about eight miles north Of
Washington, Pa. and u purchasing nom
the fArmers Of the SURROUNDING country
all the black walnut trees he can secure.
These are felled and cut into lengths rang
ing from dx to eighteen. fset,. which are
hewn square and covered with coat Of
paint, to protect them nom the weather.
They are then shipped to New York and
thence TO England, BY ships, q. ballast,
where they are used 70 veneer furniture
destined for export to the United States.
The gradual extinction Of the black walnut
tree, which furnishes one of the most valu-
able varieties of timber produced by our
American forests, throughout the country,
10 strong argument in favor Of the generat
observance OF f"Arbor Day" Had our farmers
made practice of planting . walnut every
time they felled q walnut tree for the past
twenty years, the product would be more
valuable than any crop they have raised.
The short-sighted policy which has destroyed
our forests without making provision for o
future supply has borne its legitimate fruit
in many parts Of the country IN resultant
scanty rain fall and dried up springs and
water trSee.